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The annual operating budget showed up to a 6% increase in tuition rates for students.

UMN students call for divestment at Regents meeting

by Olivia Hines
Published May 13, 2024

At the Board of Regents meeting May 10, community members raised concerns about the University of Minnesota’s complicity in the genocide in...

Remnants of the encampment on the Northrop Mall being cleaned up on Thursday morning.

Closed buildings to open Thursday at noon, encampment scheduled to end

by Theo Franz, Sam Hill, and Alex Steil
Published May 2, 2024

After Ettinger-student coalition dialogues, the administration agreed to make progress on the students’ six demands.

Each person identified which text was written by AI correctly, citing awkward phrasing and strange word choices as indicators.

AI or not AI?

by Logan Anderson and Bianca Caputo
Published May 1, 2024

Students and faculty in the University English department picked which version of the same text was generated by artificial intelligence.

By having an option to pay one fee for all required course materials, students will be able to avoid spending money on materials, which is not always accessible to students.

New UMN program plans to make course materials more accessible

by Amirah Razman
Published May 1, 2024

Students will be able to access all of their classes’ course materials at a fixed rate starting this fall.

How social media fueled the flames of Iran's women’s rights revolution

by Samantha Siedow
Published May 1, 2024

Since Mahsa Jina Amini’s death sparked a women-led revolution in Iran, students and faculty reflect on social media’s role in influencing social justice movements.

Ozempic (Semaglutide), an injectable pen, is a weekly injection that helps the pancreas produce more insulin by lowering blood sugar levels.

Ozempic: UMN researchers insert their expertise

by Emma Walytka
Published May 1, 2024

What was originally created as a drug to treat type 2 diabetes has gained recent media attention around being used solely as a weight loss drug.

Allegations of sexual harassment filed against former Undergraduate Student Government President

by Georgia Jensen
Published May 15, 2024

Editor’s Note: This article contains material regarding allegations of sexual harassment that are...

UMN Council of Graduate Students reflects on 2023-24 academic year

by Georgia Jensen
Published April 30, 2024

COGS had success this year in resource accessibility, collaboration with the Graduate Student Labor Union and working with University administration.

Behind the scenes of SUA event planning

by Amelia Roessler
Published April 30, 2024

With numerous events throughout the year, Student Unions and Activity employees work to cater to students.

American Indian Cultural House creates space for Indigenous first-years to adjust to college life

by Araia Breedlove
Published April 25, 2024

The AICH is the longest-running multicultural Living Learning Community, starting in 2004.

Sally’s Saloon opens new expansion

by Sophie Eydis and Georgia Jensen
Published April 24, 2024

Sally’s new expansion accommodates up to 350 people.

St. Paul’s Greek life roots itself in agriculture

by Avery Vrieze
Published April 23, 2024

Of the five fraternities and sororities on UMN’s St. Paul campus, many of them have ties to agriculture.

UMN pre-health organizations fundraise for Palestine

by Amirah Razman
Published April 23, 2024

Five University pre-health student organizations led a fundraising campaign to raise money for humanitarian aid in Palestine.

Editorial: Good progress has been made with the race wage gap in MN

by Diana Ocampo-Valencia
Published May 3, 2024

Progress has been made, but there is still more that needs to happen.

Editorial: The crucial role of cities in advancing health equity: A call to action

by Kim Norton and Lourdes Aceves
Published May 3, 2024

Local leaders have the greatest ability to affect this positive change for their communities.

Editorial: The importance of philanthropy

by Zachary M. Linneman
Published May 3, 2024

The University of Minnesota Medical School should pair with corporate and foundations to help fulfill its mission.

Editorial: The two-year marker: Implications of Roe v. Wade across a broadened social lens

by Hannah McMahon, Anne Bjornson, Talia Roitburd, and Rhyan Smith
Published May 2, 2024

Roe v. Wade laid the groundwork for women’s rights in America. Then they were stripped away.

John Summit performing at Breakaway Festival in 2023, photo courtesy of Breakaway. These are the musical events to keep an eye out for this summer.

A guide to summer music festivals in Minnesota

by Max Mueller
Published April 29, 2024

Look forward to festivals such as Yacht Club and Basilica Block Party.

Local activist artists share their political prints, poetry and plans for future change.

Local art activism as a tool for liberation

by Sommer Wagen
Published April 26, 2024

Twin Cities activist artists recognize the power of creativity in spurring change.

Shuang Cheng Restaurant on Tuesday. Shuang Cheng has been open for business in Dinkytown since 1990.

Ranking beef and broccoli from five Chinese restaurants on campus

by Ethan Lambert
Published April 24, 2024

I set out to find who makes this basic dish the best.

Minneapolis-based band WHY NOT performs at Spring Jam on Saturday. Along with live music, the festival had a variety of activities including fair rides and food trucks

Spring Jam music performers take center stage

by Maddie Robinson and Avery Vrieze
Published April 21, 2024

The annual one-day event took place Saturday.